cow parsley

noun

1. a common Eurasian umbelliferous hedgerow plant, Anthriscus sylvestris, having umbrella-shaped clusters of white flowers Also calledkeckQueen Anne's lace

Example Sentences

"The cow parsley is on the railway line, all the wild garlic is out, and it's sunny. It's a beautiful time."

From BBC

As they found respite from the scorching heat in the lush garden, full of pale pink roses and sprigs of milk-white cow parsley, Simone reflected on the significance of the moment.

From New York Times

Main Avenue, home to the major show gardens, was awash with broad-leaved trees among a calming palette of green, pale yellow and white flowers, including swathes of cow parsley, euphorbias and meadowsweet.

From The Guardian

Six years later, the site seethes with life, barely visible trails cutting through rampant sedge and mallow, cow parsley and burdock.

From Economist

He found an ash stick and began to beat the heads off the tall plants of cow parsley.

From Literature